: Names like Boston, Lincoln, and Braintree were carried across the Atlantic by homesick settlers . ✈️ WWII: The "Friendly Invasion"
The connection between Anglia (the East of England) and the USA is a "good story" because it spans centuries—from the roots of the American Revolution to the "friendly invasion" of WWII and even a quirky British car that found a second life as a Hollywood icon. 🗽 Colonial Roots: "The Cradle of America" Anglia - USA
: His ancestors hailed from Hingham, Norfolk, where a bust of the president still sits in the local church . : Names like Boston, Lincoln, and Braintree were
During World War II, East Anglia became a massive "stationary aircraft carrier" for the U.S. Eighth Air Force . During World War II, East Anglia became a
The Ford Anglia is perhaps the most tangible "Anglia" export to the US, though its journey was often filled with weirdness .
: Recent historical interest, including major tours and media , continues to preserve these stories . 🚗 The Ford Anglia: A Quirky Icon
: The author of Common Sense , which inspired the American Revolution , was born in Thetford, Norfolk .